Interventional Cardiology Fellowship

Overview

A broad-based interventional programme offering an ACGME coronary year with an optional second year in structural heart disease interventions.

Training type: Clinical Fellowship
Duration: 1 year (ACGME coronary year) or 2 years (adding a non-accredited structural heart year)
Start: July
Positions: 3 per year
Accreditation: First year ACGME-accredited; optional second year non-accredited
Department: Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Eligibility: Successful completion of three years of cardiovascular training
International applicants: Institution policyGraduates of non-US medical schools eligible if ECFMG-certified before appointment (applicants still obtaining certification may interview but cannot be ranked or appointed) or holding a full unrestricted licence in the programme state; Canadian graduates after 1 July 2025 also need ECFMG certification
Visa support: Institution policyMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education supports ECFMG J-1 and H-1B visas (Mayo selects visa type). Since the Sept 2025 $100,000 H-1B fee, Mayo will not file new H-1B petitions that trigger the fee - H-1B only for change/extension of status (USMLE Steps 1-3 required); otherwise ECFMG J-1 (Steps 1-2, ACGME-accredited/recognised programme). F-1 OPT accepted for first year for US-school graduates
Licence requirement: Institution policyMinnesota-based MCSGME trainees must hold a Minnesota residency permit, and all eligible trainees must obtain and maintain a full Minnesota medical licence (USMLE/COMLEX/MCCQE final exam deadlines apply); Mayo reimburses fees

Deadline: 1 August of the year preceding the start date (ERAS)
Application method: ERAS plus registration in the relevant NRMP Medical Specialties Match

Funding: Institution policyMCSGME resident/fellow stipend (effective 11 March 2026): Graduate Level 1 $75,105; L2 $77,721; L3 $80,936; L4 $85,398; L5 $89,036; L6 $92,376; L7 $95,417; L8 $99,058; L9 $102,594; L10 $106,096